Many of you ask, "How do I become a HackThisSite staff?" Below will answer your question!

1.) Submission of a staff application [Click HERE for more information.]2.) Staff review of applicant, may also perform background check3.) We will contact candidate for interview, if selected4.) We will provide candidate a knowledge test based on position applied, if selected5.) Staff vote

Another topic worth mentioning. Don't even bother applying if you fit the following criteria:

Only one post (only time I could imagine there being an exception is if you are applying for a position like developer and already know the staff extremely well; ex: Relative or close friend of staff that is very knowledgeable.).

Know next to nothing about technology

Write in all caps

Want to be paid (why would we want you anyway? - exceptions are if you provide HAWT sex)

Next, we could use promoters. People who troll technology and security forums, IRC channels, etc., and can drop our name or cite specific articles on HTS relevant to questions people ask. Whatever you can do to LEGITIMATELY (ie. DO NOT spam) promote HTS would be appreciated.

We'd also like to bring HTS Radio back. If we can get an actual dedicated team of people to do shows, and someone or some people who can let their desktop stream radio stuff when no one is DJing, that would be an added plus. I'd like to get a whole collection of technology/security podcasts, as well as live shows (music is fine, but talk would be better), especially if we can start doing interviews and/or relevant topical discussions.

Finally, graphic designers. We need people who can do digital artwork, and do so very well. Ideally, we like the punkish theme (just look at the main HTS site, and you'll see what I mean), and would like someone who can do this sort of grunge/punk genre. We'd like to add more products to the HTS store, and update whatever imagery around the site that we can. If you feel you can improve something, prove it to us and we may just use your work.

I can help with these three things, and i resent my application to the proper email sorry for any inconvenience ill send some artwork if requested, and ive got loads of music on my computer and a mic so tell me what the plan is and ill see what i can do =]

We are currently looking for 3 HTS Developers, 3 HTS Radio Staff, and 2 HTS Promoters to assist with upcoming HTS projects, including lectures, new mission development, live radio and much more! HTS Developers are required to have moderate PHP knowledge. HTS Radio Staff are required to have (live) radio broadcasting/streaming experience. HTS Promoters need to have advertisement/promotional experience; must have an interest in technological news and the media. To apply, please refer to very first post of this thread, and continue reading below. Do NOT post your application here.

Monica wrote:1.) Submission of a staff application [Click HERE for more information.]2.) Staff review of applicant, may also perform background check3.) We will contact candidate for interview, if selected4.) We will provide candidate a knowledge test based on position applied, if selected5.) Staff vote

Please do NOT contact the HTS staff for status of application.

Kage wrote:Note: We're looking for some specific experience, too.

First of all, I personally need server admins who are HEAVILY experienced in Asterisk/PBX/SIP. Someone who is capable and has done Asterisk module coding would be immediately considered. Provable experience is necessary. I do NOT want someone who is going to be learning as they work with me. I want someone who is far more capable than I am at this, and can prove such.

Next, we could use promoters. People who troll technology and security forums, IRC channels, etc., and can drop our name or cite specific articles on HTS relevant to questions people ask. Whatever you can do to LEGITIMATELY (ie. DO NOT spam) promote HTS would be appreciated.

We'd also like to bring HTS Radio back. If we can get an actual dedicated team of people to do shows, and someone or some people who can let their desktop stream radio stuff when no one is DJing, that would be an added plus. I'd like to get a whole collection of technology/security podcasts, as well as live shows (music is fine, but talk would be better), especially if we can start doing interviews and/or relevant topical discussions.

Finally, graphic designers. We need people who can do digital artwork, and do so very well. Ideally, we like the punkish theme (just look at the main HTS site, and you'll see what I mean), and would like someone who can do this sort of grunge/punk genre. We'd like to add more products to the HTS store, and update whatever imagery around the site that we can. If you feel you can improve something, prove it to us and we may just use your work.

Are you interested to become a HackThisSite Staff member? If so, this is your chance to join the staff to serve the HTS community and assist with upcoming HTS projects! This includes lectures, new mission development, live radio and much more! HackThisSite currently have all positions opened! IMPORTANT details below, so please read thoroughly!

• Site Developer: Must have advanced PHP skills and have hacking/security knowledge for web development; required to have a good understanding of a large range of other computer-related topics. Responsible to code new projects, handling of bug fixes and bug reports.• Mission Developer: Must have advanced interpreted or compiled-language skills and have hacking/security knowledge for mission development; required to have a good understanding of a large range of other computer-related topics. Responsible to code new projects, handling of bug fixes and bug reports.• Forum Moderator: Must have forum moderation experience; required to have a good understanding of a large range of other computer-related topics. Manages topics and provides answers to community concerns; responsibility of taking appropriate action (if necessary) when monitoring content. • Site Moderator: Must have moderate programming skills and have hacking/security knowledge for management of site articles, lectures, programs, links, some bug reports, userpics and comments. Has forum access and manages forum topics and provides answers to community concerns; responsibility of taking appropriate action (if necessary) when monitoring content. Required to have a good understanding of a large range of other computer-related topics.• Radio Broadcaster: Must have broadcasting or radio experience. Responsibility of live broadcasting and streaming content. Suggested (but not required) to have a general understanding of other computer-related topics.• Promoter: Manages media content, responsibility of technological news/media and promotion of HTS. Suggested (but not required) to have a general understanding of other computer-related topics.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

For Consideration, You MUST:

• Have experience in the position of which you are applying• Meet the requirements of the position of which you are applying• Provide references to websites/communities where you've held a similar role to the position of which you are applying• Have good character and maturity

Sanddbox's Advice - "Don't even bother applying if you fit the following criteria:"

• If you only have one post (only time I could imagine there being an exception is if you are applying for a position like a developer and already know the staff extremely well; i.e. Relative or close friend of a staff who is very knowledgeable)• Know next to nothing about technology• Write in all CAPS• Want to be paid (why would we want you anyway? - exceptions are if you provide HAWT sex)//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

The Agreement:

Becoming a HackThisSite staff member does NOT give you any rights, nor any special treatment, but you are granted some privileges with your position to serve the HTS community. However with access, comes responsibility. You must abide by all normal rules, Code of Conduct and agree to TOS. If you have read and understand the agreement AND requirements of becoming a staff, then you are ready to apply! Please use the application template below and e-mail your application to: apply@hackthissite.org//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

The Application:

Required Information

• Field Experience: (i.e. Experience in the position of which you are applying)• References: (i.e. Communities that you've held a similar role to the position of which you are applying)• Experienced Languages: (i.e. C++, PHP, Perl)• Hobbies: (i.e. Programming, HTS Challenges, Reading)• HTS Username(s): (i.e. Monica, Fluffy)• Original Join Date: (i.e. Mar 17th 2003)• Contributions to HTS: (i.e. Donations [$5], Articles [3], Lectures [1])• Free time per day: (i.e. 2 hours)• Profiles elsewhere: (i.e. http://hackthissite.org/staffonly/monica)• Why should we consider you to be a staff member?: (i.e. I love HTS is NOT a good answer. Details expected.)

1.) Staff review of application, may perform background check2.) After review and background check, staff will contact via e-mail for IRC interview3.) If IRC interview was satisfactory, staff will provide a knowledge test based on position applied4.) Staff vote and discussion 5.) Once selected, staff will provide a welcome-kit

Please do NOT contact the HTS staff for status of application.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

DevelopersI'm specifically looking for more developers. We simply don't have enough hands on keyboards bashing out code to get half of our many projects done. We're not looking for top notch over qualified individuals, we're looking for people like you! People who are curious, willing to learn and can show up to the party with an open mind. You don't have to even write code, you can help us by writing documentation, commenting code and review code as well. You will get full credit for all contributions and efforts to any of our many projects. All of your efforts will be subject to peer review and you will actively participate in peer review.

Working with us won't be all work, you'll also learn through working with us and teach others along the way. Education and learning hands on and through experimentation is a key principal to the hacker/CS community and we will do our best to respect this fine tradition. In return i hope to learn from you in the process of us all mentoring each other and pushing our limits. This is more then just writing code this is about growing as developers, hackers, and computer scientists. Apply NOW! Send your application directly to me if you have to and i'll do what i have to do to get you on the developer team (this open door offer doesn't apply to any other staff positions.)

Radio StaffHTS Radio will be doing pilot runs in a few days in preparation for it's big debut. HTS Radio will be our very own community ran and driven internet radio station. We will need DJs to stream and double as online radio personalities in between the gaps. Also we will be hosting our very own podcast radio shows live and re-runs to fill in the gaps. We'll need people to man the air waves for us, to organize air time schedules, play some of them funky tunes and most importantly have a good time. HTS is not a job, it never has been and never will be. For more information contact Goatboy or me.

"If art interprets our dreams, the computer executes them in the guise of programs!" - SICP

“If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it” - Albert Einstein